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Forpost vs Switchblade 300

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Specifications
Forpost Switchblade 300
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer IAI AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 1992 1 January 2011
Year introduced 1992 2011
Number produced N/A 4000 units
Average unit price -- --
Wingspan 8.6 m -- m
Height 1.3 m -- m
Length 5.9 m 0.5 m
Maximum speed 201 km/h 160 km/h
Operational range 350 km 10 km
Service ceiling 6,100 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 450 kg 6 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2.5 kg
Total thrust 1 x 35 kW 0
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Overview

The Forpost and the Switchblade 300 are both Military Drones, manufactured by IAI and AeroVironment respectively.

Top speed is 201 km/h for the Forpost vs 160 km/h for the Switchblade 300. The Forpost has an operational range of 350 km vs 10 km for the Switchblade 300. At 450 kg MTOW, the Forpost is 75:1 the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.

The Forpost first flew 19 years before the Switchblade 300 (1992 vs 2011).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Forpost or Switchblade 300?
The Forpost is faster with a maximum speed of 201 km/h compared to the Switchblade 300's 160 km/h, a difference of 41 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Forpost or Switchblade 300?
The Forpost has a longer range at 350 km compared to the Switchblade 300's 10 km.
Which can fly higher, the Forpost or Switchblade 300?
The Forpost has a higher service ceiling at 6,100 meters (20,013 ft) compared to the Switchblade 300's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Forpost or Switchblade 300?
The Forpost has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 450 kg compared to the Switchblade 300's 6 kg.
Which is larger, the Forpost or Switchblade 300?
The Forpost is longer at 5.8 meters compared to the Switchblade 300's 0.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Forpost or Switchblade 300?
The Forpost entered service first in 1992, 19 years before the Switchblade 300 which entered service in 2011.